Leave the technology to Formula E and leave the entertainment to Formula One.

But isn’t that a threat to the DNA and fabric of the pinnacle of motorsport? If it doesn’t have the global manufacturers seeing Formula One as the be all and end all, then what will make Formula One any different to any other motorsport series?

‘I still see F1 in a very good place ? it is the pinnacle of motorsport, I think FE is trending at the moment ? everyone wants to be part of this electric movement, which is fully understandable. But when there are seven or eight manufacturers involved, not all can win. Haas team boss Gunther Steiner told motorsport.com.

‘At the moment they are not attracting a lot of spectators so I don’t know how they can create revenue. It is difficult enough for F1 to create revenue, and this is a sport that has been here a long time. All the best drivers are here.’

He added: ‘I see it [FE] as an additional series, but I don’t see it as a threat. The easiest way, if it is a threat, we would just put electric motors in these [F1 cars] ? because we have got a platform. Whatever happens, it will be F1.